Gloucestershire Town Rallies to Save Beloved 1930s Lido Facing Closure Tuesday, April 7, 2026 stroud lido community heritage stratfordpark campaign maryportas localbusinesses outdoorswimming preservation The community of Stroud has come together in a heartfelt campaign to save the town’s cherished Stratford Park Lido, an outdoor swimming pool that has been a local landmark for nearly 90 years. Stroud District Council recently … Read More
Gloucestershire Community Rallies to Preserve Historic 1930s Lido Facing Closure Tuesday, April 7, 2026 lido stroud community heritage stratfordpark renovation campaign sustainability maryportas localbusinesses In Stroud, Gloucestershire, a united community effort is underway to save the town’s iconic Stratford Park Lido, a treasured outdoor swimming pool that has served residents for nearly 90 years. Stroud District Council … Read More
'Charming' village on the edge of the Cotswolds is 'like a real-life time machine' Sunday, April 5, 2026 lacock cotswolds medieval heritage nationaltrust conservation lancockabbey filming history england Nestled just a few miles from the Cotswolds, Lacock is a picturesque historic village in Wiltshire that has retained its 18th-century charm for centuries. Its timeless beauty, carefully preserved by the National Trust, makes … Read More
'Charming' Village on the Edge of the Cotswolds Feels Like a Real-Life Time Machine Sunday, April 5, 2026 lacock cotswolds history preservation medieval village abbey nationaltrust film heritage Nestled just a few miles outside the famed Cotswolds region in Wiltshire, the medieval village of Lacock is a living snapshot of England’s past. Renowned for its picture-perfect streets and historic buildings, the village … Read More
Update on Wye Valley Viaduct Closure: New Bridge Considered for Long-Term Solution Friday, April 3, 2026 wyevalley blackbridge viaduct lydbrook gloucestershire herefordshire footbridge railway heritage infrastructure A new bridge could provide a lasting solution to reopen a vital footpath over the River Wye in the Forest of Dean. The Black Bridge, which links Lydbrook in Gloucestershire to Welsh Bicknor in Herefordshire, has long been a … Read More
Update on Wye Valley Viaduct Closure as Long-Term Bridge Solution Explored Friday, April 3, 2026 wye viaduct bridge lydbrook forestofdean footbridge restoration gloucestershire heritage wyevalley A long-term solution is being sought to restore the Black Bridge, a vital link over the River Wye in the Forest of Dean, amid growing frustration from local villagers. This historic footbridge connects Lydbrook in … Read More